Relief on Rising Property Taxes for Seniors and Disabled
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY February 13, 2018
CONTACT Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager lmaher@redmond.gov 425-556-2427
REDMOND, WA - Property tax bills for King County households are rising an
average of 17 percent for 2018. King County offers two types of tax relief for senior
citizens and disabled residents.
“We understand the financial burden such a large increase
can place on many members of our community, especially those on fixed incomes,”
said Mayor John Marchione. “We want to make sure all eligible residents are
aware of their property tax relief options.”
The King County Assessor’s website provides the following
details on how you may qualify for a property tax reduction/exemption:
- you
have a total annual income of $40,000 or less (including social security
income)
- you
own and occupy a house, mobile home, condo or co-op as principle residence as
of December 31 of the year prior to the year of application
- you
are 61 years of age or older
- you
are retired because of physical disability or
- you
are a widow or widower at least 57 years of age, whose spouse had an exemption
at the time of death
If you are a senior
citizen or disabled you qualify for a deferral if:
- you
have a combined disposable income of $45,000 or less
- you
own and occupy a house, mobile home, condo or co-op as principle residence as
of December 31 of the year prior to the year of application
- you
are at least 60 years old when you file or
- you
are retired because of a disability
To apply for a property tax deduction or deferral for
seniors and those that may be disabled, visit www.kingcounty.gov and click on Departments, Assessor, Common Questions then
Seniors. The direct link is https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/assessor/Common-Questions/Seniorss.aspx.
For questions and more information about this press release contact
Lisa Maher, Communications & Marketing Manager, at lmaher@redmond.gov or 425-556-2427.
This press release is available at www.redmond.gov.
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